Buying for use in the U.K

[lampshade]

Hi, first post and to start I would like to say how valuable this site has been for me.

I'm in the U.K and want a slot machine for use by both the kids and my wife and myself, now I have told my wife (AKA: The Ball and Chain) that it is practically LAW that you should have atleast 2 machines but she insist's that I can only have 1 :cry: (note: Never marry someone from New Zealand :wink: )

So after looking at the reviews on this site I am bidding on a Speed Racer machine on Ebay. Do you guys think this a good choice for a machine, I cant help but think I should of bid on a DDK or Beast Slapp but the interactive features/games on Speed Racer will mean the kids will get some enjoyment from the machine.

Also cost must come into my choice of machine, it cost's $250 to ship to my local airport so buying 1 every month or so aint' really an option, even if the £/$ rate is nearly 2/1 at the moment.

Anyway thanks for a really good site and some great members.

John Haycock

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[Davis]

I just sold a speed racer on ebay, and it sa great machine! My buyer still hasnt paid me yet, so if you dont win it, keep me in mind! It might go bakc up on ebay, or I might just outright sell it!!

[azlew]

Hello and Welcome John !

Here in the US we hear about your slot machines called fruit machines. The emulators and their respective roms have made it over here as well and they are a blast to play. Do you have any near you or do you own one?
A few of us here have been curious about them as to playability etc.
A while back in a magazine called "Gameroom Magazine" a Star Wars Fruit machine was discussed and a picture was shown on their website. Have you seen this machine there?

Lew

[lampshade]

I don't own any at the moment, but when I was a kid I was lucky to have parents who bought some machines for home use , we had a fruit machine in our living room (speakers disconnected) and my dad had the first ever talking Pin Ball machine in the U.K in our kitchen (which I broke one christmas morning)


Davis, thanks for the offer, I actually found this cool site through one of your ebay auctions. If I miss out on the Speed Racer machine I think I will bid on a DDK, but I see you have an Outlaw for sale which I have half an eye on. I really do think you should have at least 2 machines and the whacking big conservatory I'm having built in the new year would be the perfect setting for 2 machines.

[luckydog]

this must be an english game room??? :lol:

whacking big conservatory I'm having built in the new year would be the perfect setting for 2 machines.

[lampshade]

Sort of m8, my wife pictures a book case in our conservatory but i can see a couple of fruit machines fitting in just nicely insteadhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...torian-280.jpg it's 4mX4m and going on the back of my English Castle (Small 3 bedroom house) so should be the perfect setting for 2 machines :grin:

[gwarzin]

I think if I was in the U.K. I'd be looking for a Dr. Who fruit machine instead of a pachislo. By the time you ship in a pachislo won't it cost you about as much as a fruit machine?

[azlew]

I agree that a Dr. Who fruitmachine would be a real find ! Wasn't a dealer here going to look into bring a few fruits in ?

[Davis]

Ive got a couple mor emachines goiing up on ebay next week too, keep an eye out, or just email me directly if you want a good deal on something! Im heading down to pick up more machines next monday, so if there is anything you are looking for in general let me know!

[nethippy]

Keep in mind that if you do get one, you'll need to use a voltage converter as they're wired for 120 volts. In any case, there's lots of nice models out there right now to choose from.